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Buffalo Sports News

Beck Malenstyn Forced Out Of Game

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Buffalo Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn left the team’s victory over the Nashville Predators early after blocking a shot, and while the team did not announce any injury to the player, his status is nonetheless worth monitoring. The 27-year-old is a key bottom-six player for head coach Lindy Ruff, offering aggressive forechecking and physicality on a nightly basis. He has seven … [Read more...] about Beck Malenstyn Forced Out Of Game

Sabres Sign Josh Doan To Seven-Year Extension

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According to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, the Buffalo Sabres are nearing a contract extension with forward Josh Doan. A few moments later, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that it’ll be a seven-year, $48.65MM ($6.95MM AAV) deal. The Sabres have confirmed the contract. General Manager Jarmo Kekäläinen makes his first major move as the new leader of Buffalo’s front office. Doan’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Josh Doan To Seven-Year Extension

Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to 7-year contract extension

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres signed Josh Doan to a seven-year, $48.65 million contract extension in a deal announced Wednesday that secures the third-year forward as a key fixture of the team’s core group. The signing was the first completed by newly promoted general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and rewards a player enjoying a breakout season [...] … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to 7-year contract extension

Brandon Beane denies there was discord with Sean McDermott

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — They are McBeane no more. Departing head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane worked closely to develop a winning culture and championship aspirations in Buffalo, building upon a working relationship that began years earlier in Carolina. Team owner Terry Pegula's decision to fire the coach with the best [...] … [Read more...] about Brandon Beane denies there was discord with Sean McDermott